Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Bolton
Salary: Circa £30,000
Our client, a well established and growing business based in Bolton, is looking to recruit a driven and motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role within a fast paced environment, offering exposure to a broad range of accounts payable and wider finance responsibilities.
The position would suit someone with some AP or finance experience who is looking to join a larger organisation and develop their career, with the opportunity to start or continue AAT studies. It would also appeal to a proactive and team focused Accounts Payable Assistant who is keen to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with payment terms
- Manage supplier accounts, resolve queries, and complete supplier statement reconciliations
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, ad hoc payments, and self-billing invoices
- Post daily bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations
- Support month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, GRNI, spend analysis and reporting
- Produce KPI reports and maintain daily cash flow forecasts
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Assist with general finance, administration and reception cover as required
Skills & attributes:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or finance administration role
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
- Possess strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail
- Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Confident using Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
- Proactive, self-motivated approach and willing to take ownership of tasks
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.
